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THE NEWS DROPPED today that Keelin Shanley and Caitriona Perry are set to be the new presenters of the RTÉ Six One.
Speaking to reporters this afternoon, the pair said they were both approached for the roles. Shanley said:
There’s no advertising system for the Six One.
“It has been under discussion for a few weeks now but really it has only been confirmed in the last few days.”
The pair looked visibly excited when talking about the upcoming gig in RTÉ studios, with Perry telling reporters, “It’s a bit of a blur really. Our heads are spinning a little bit.”
Shanley added, “I’d never have seen it was going to be two women on the Six One so I’m really pleased about that.”
When asked what kind of message it sends out that all the presenters of the two main television bulletin on RTÉ will be women, Perry said: “A fabulous one.”
“I think it’s great. I think it is in many ways a brave and enlightened choice by our boss here, John Williams. Particularly given the debate that there has been in Ireland about gender bias and [how] certain other shows are very male dominated, or stations are male dominated.”
Shanley was quick to add:
I don’t think we got it because we’re women. I don’t think we would have wanted it on that basis either.
A sign of things to come, she started a sentence, “I think we got it” … “on merit”, Perry added, completing her colleague’s thought.
“We are both solid journalists,” continued Shanley, before telling Perry that her work in Washington has been amazing:
“You went out there and you really created something out of it.
Acknowledging that Shanley has had roles in Prime Time, Morning Ireland and the now decommissioned Morning Edition, Perry said:
We’ve both been around the block, we’ve both won lots of awards, we both have, I think, the respect of our peers. We’re known for our integrity and our straightness.
Happy with paychecks
When asked about their pay, the pair said they’ve been through pay negotiations and they are both happy with their remuneration. Perry said:
“It’s more about a new massive opportunity for both of us and a new chapter in the life of the Six One in Irish society so that’s very much where we’re focused on.”
They have worked together just once in the past with Shanley explaining it was during the Northern Ireland elections … “the night Peter Robinson lost his seat in Westminster”.
Perry said they spent the whole count night in a leisure centre “swapping stories and coffees”.
Shanley added, “That was the one night we were actually in it together, in the thick of it, until 4 o’clock in the morning, waiting to see what was happening.”
Shanley also said the pair have interviewed each other for different shows down the years.
Perry said, “We get on together well, we’ve worked together lots. We even have the same wedding anniversary, so we’re kindred spirits.”
Shanley added, “There will be a fight about getting that night off” with Perry suggesting that they’ll “have to rotate it”.
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So what happens when I need a P during the night.. I gotta get up, and if I don’t turn on the lights I miss the bowl and get the floor.. Then my wife blames our 7 year old.
turn everything off, turn the digital clock away, you should be in a blackened room with no lights, do not stimulate your brain. Put on headphones and quietly listen to Iron Maiden, as they sooth you to sleep.
Hahaha very good!
Night was black, was no use holding back
‘Cause I just had to see, was someone watching me
In the mist, dark figures move and twist
Was all this for real, or just some kind of hell?
6-6-6… the Number of the Beast!!
The Number of the Beast album was released on 22 March 1982
Reduce the Date #27
I thought it was 616 now Ben??? lol.
John the number is now ex-directory lol.
Anything in the book about screaming babies? Both the misses and my son are heading home to Poland for a week shortly, first thing on my agenda is spicy Chinese, beer, classic movies and sleep, plenty of it.
Post-coital sleeps are unbeatable to be fair.
Your one on the top image must be working nights,
Grand so. I’ll just fill the room with lit candles for a good night sleep.
What could be the harm?
she’s right on most of those tips I do them myself except for the 10 pm bedtime , I’d be wide awake by 2 am if I went to bed at that time ! oh and what’s with the choice of music ?
Fantasising about things that happened today… I think not, once I think about work I can’t sleep. Extremely stressful day at work today.
Think I’ll fantasise about something else, an actual fantasy where I can slip off into dreamy dream land without even realising it.
I find Iron Maiden, or indeed, any kind of heavy metal/rock music to be a great way to fall asleep. It plays through the night, and I’ve never had a problem. :)
spud that’s great if it works for you !
Your body can not catch up on sleep. Fact.
On the no screens point.
So if you are using a kindle or kindle app and reading a little bit before you go to sleep is that bad because It’s reading the story that usually helps to go to sleep.
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